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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.91, 5,787.26 and 2,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.91, 5,787.26 and 2,424.26 is: 3,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.91 : 5,787.26 = 2,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.91/5,787.26 = 2,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.91x = 5,787.26 × 2,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.91x = 14,029,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,822.93/4,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.08

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